Believers Love World South West Community College Los Angeles CA

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 21 JANUARY 2021 SEE BY THE WORD AND SPEAK ACCORDINGLY... While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18). We’re not supposed to be victims in the earth, but victors. But many Christians live as victims, as captives of adverse circumstances, because they neither see nor live by the Word. The adversities, pressures and difficulties of life aren’t a factor. Paul, in the preceding verse to our opening scripture, calls them light affliction, which is but for a moment. In other words, to you, that problem or adverse circumstance may have been for ten years, but it’s subject to change, and guaranteed to work for you a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. How? The answer is what we read in our opening verse! Stop looking at your present physical condition; see the invisible. When you see the invisible, the wilderness experience will end. See God doing great things in your life and through your life this year. See yourself prosperous, healthy, vibrant and strong. See yourself walking in victory and in the glory of God. See the picture, accept it, and speak accordingly. Consider the story of Abraham in Genesis 17. He took his gaze off what his physical senses dictated to him and looked at the invisible through the eyes of the spirit. He saw himself as the father of many, just as God had said. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 4:17, explains to us that Abraham believed what God had said concerning him: (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. This is the beginning of a new year; something you must do consciously and consistently every day is to boldly declare who you really are. Don’t speak failure; don’t speak defeat. Have the right vision. See from God’s perspective. Meditate on and declare His Word. When you affirm what God has said about you, your soul will be adjusted to act that way. Whatever God has said about you, endorse it, believe it, and affirm it to yourself consistently (Hebrews 13:5-6). Consciously programme your life with the Word of God. CONFESSION I see myself making progress with giant strides; my path is that of the just that shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day. My focus is on the Lord and His Word; His Wisdom guides and rules my life. I see and walk in victory, health, prosperity and joy, now and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 12:2; 2 Corinthians 4:13 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 14:13-36 & Genesis 49-50 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 8:12-22 & Genesis 21 Visit: https://rhapsodyofrealities.org EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

Mid-Week Service with Pastor Steven

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY 2021 VICTORIES ONLY... But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day (Proverbs 4:18). In Christ, we have the transcendent life; we win always! We have an ever-joyous life, with power over crises and dominion over circumstances. This is our normal life in Christ. Does this mean as Christians, we don’t face challenges? That’s not what it means! Rather, it means irrespective of the magnitude or fierceness of the challenges we face, there’s only one outcome: we win! You’ll have to face trials, tests and difficulties, but the Word says, ...In all these things, we are more than conquerors... (Romans 8:37). 2 Corinthians 2:14 says, Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ. Our victory in Christ isn’t sometimes, but ALWAYS, irrespective of kind and place. The challenges and crises of life are for your promotion. Never be intimidated; you’ve already overcome them in Christ (1 John 4:4). In Christ, you have a life of peace, strength, health and prosperity; a life of glory and power. Colossians 1:27 says, Christ in you, the hope of glory. Christ is your guarantee of a victorious and glorious life. Learn to trust in Him, and follow His Word, putting it to work in your life. CONFESSION I have and enjoy the transcendent life; victories unlimited! I’m making progress with giant strides, from glory to glory. When men are cast down, I’m lifted, because greater is He that’s in me, than he that’s in the world. Hallelujah! FURTHER STUDY Romans 8:35-37; 2 Corinthians 2:14 MSG 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 13:44-14:1-12 & Genesis 46-48 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 8:1-11 & Genesis 20 EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 2021 THE WORD OF FAITH IN YOUR MOUTH ... But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach (Romans 10:8). The Word of God in your mouth is where the victory is. 2 Corinthians 4:13 says, We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak. You’re a victor in Christ Jesus, and you maintain that victory by your faith-filled words. It makes no difference what happens around you, speak as a victor. Speak righteousness; speak success, glory and excellence. Victors don’t talk fear, lack or weakness; they speak the wisdom of God: Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world...But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery (1 Corinthians 2:6-7). Others may be griping over the darkness in today’s world, the decimation of global markets and world economies; none of these should move you, because you’re not of this world. When men are cast down, you’re to say, I’m lifted! The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage; my prosperity is independent of circumstances. That’s how victors talk; they respond to circumstances and situations with the Word; they say what God has said. Hebrews 13:5-6 says, he hath said So that we may boldly say. If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of an ailment, for example, don’t voice the symptoms; declare healing and health. If you were feeling weak, declare strength; affirm that the life of God in you is superior, and therefore destroys and dispels every sickness, disease and pain from your body. 1 John 5:4 says, For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Keep affirming your righteousness and triumphant life in Christ! Reign and rule over circumstances with the Word of faith in your mouth. CONFESSION My life is the revelation of the glory of God, the testimony of His grace and righteousness. I’m victorious always and in all things; fruitful, productive and effective in the ministry of the Gospel. Hallelujah! FURTHER STUDY Mark 11:22-23; Joshua 1:8 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 13:24-43 & Genesis 44-45 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 7:21-29 & Genesis 19 EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional